Teaser For 2025 Season Of 'Australian Idol' Drops

The first look trailer for next year’s season of Australian Idol has dropped, with Channel 7 teasing the upcoming series by transforming Marcia Hines into patient zero of “Idol Fever.” The symptoms? Foot tapping, shoulder bouncing, goosebumps, and an urge to sing.

The teaser opens with judges Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark in a waiting room and finding out about fellow judge Hines’ diagnosis. The trailer is then soundtracked by Sgt Slick’s remix of Hines’ 1976 disco classic, I’ve Got The Music In Me.

Featuring Marcia Hines’ all-new vocal performance, Idol Fever looks a lot more fun than other viruses we can think of, with the teaser featuring Hines encouraging dancers to take to the streets. They’re watched on cameras, Hunted style.

Hines said of the new collaboration, “I’m overjoyed to be working with my dear friend and brother, Sgt Slick. I couldn’t be happier with how he’s brought new life and energy to my song.

“This is such a special moment, especially as we celebrate the incredible young talent coming through on Australian Idol. I can’t wait to see where their journeys take them.”

You can watch the teaser video below.

This is just the first look at next year’s season; no premiere date for the 2025 edition of Australian Idol has been announced. However, we think it’ll return after the Australian Open, so perhaps the series will air in early February? Stay tuned as more information arrives.

Kyle Sandilands, Marcia Hines, and Amy Shark have returned as judges of Australian Idol and hosts Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie have reprised their roles.

The 2024 season – which saw the folk-country singer Dylan Wright take home the win – set the bar “super high”, Amy Shark said last month, and the judging panel have “even bigger” expectations for the forthcoming season.

Hines hinted that the judges have witnessed “extremely different” singers, stating that where in the past, they would have said no to some singers, they’re questioning whether said singers “might just have a quirky side” they’ll see down the line.

While the most recent season was packed with country artists, next year could be the opposite. Sandilands teased, “We saw more country last year. Right now, we are seeing a lot of guitar boys, pop girls, a lot of screamo, even.”